Whisky Live Paris 2026 at the Grande Halle of La Villette, the premier rendezvous for connoisseurs

The Whisky Live Paris, Europe’s largest whisky and spirits tasting show, is back in Paris on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2025 (public days), with a professional day on Monday, September 28 (industry day). Attention, enthusiasts!

Building on the momentum of previous years, the fair returns to the Grande Halle de La Villette de Paris, in the 19th arrondissement of the capital, for a new and 22nd edition that is just as exceptional as its predecessors.

Since 2004, the Whisky Live has continued to grow, drawing each year more exhibitors from around the world and visitors passionate about malt, spirits, and mixology. Today, the Whisky Live Paris is undoubtedly the largest tasting event in Europe, and many distilleries await the opportunity to premiere their major new releases.

This year, the fair, spanning 16 000 m², is divided into several zones distinctes, among which :

• The tasting room : From Scotland to Japan, via the United States, a 100% change of scenery is guaranteed with countless whisky and spirits distilleries.
• The rum gallery: This gallery, located in the heart of the tasting area, offers a wide range of rums, from agricultural rums to traditional rums.
• Cocktail street - 4,500 m²: An avenue dedicated to cocktails and street food from all over the world, sure to delight!
• The sake district: where you can discover Japan's finest sake houses.
• And much, much more...

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For three days, Whisky Live Paris will host more than a hundred producers offering tastings drawn from the world’s key production regions. And the masterclasses with prestigious guests shouldn’t be missed! Whisky, rum, cognac... prepare for some truly delightful discoveries!

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